Kallu (transl. Eyes) is a 1988 Indian Telugu-Language ethnographic drama film based on the lives of five blind people directed by M. V. Raghu, based on Gollapudi Maruti Rao's play with the same name.[1][2] In 2018, the film celebrated its 30th anniversary by "Mukhi Media" in Hyderabad.[3]
| Kallu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | M. V. Raghu |
| Written by | Sirivennela Sitaramasastri (lyrics) |
| Screenplay by | M. V. Raghu |
| Story by | Gollapudi Maruti Rao |
| Produced by | D. Vijaya Kumar A. L. Ananda Rao |
| Starring | Sivaji Raja Chidambaram Gundu Hanumantha Rao N. J Bhikshu Rajeswari |
| Cinematography | M. V. Raghu |
| Edited by | M. V. Raghu |
| Music by | SP Balasubramanyam |
Production company | Mahashakthi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film won four state Nandi Awards, and the Filmfare Award for Best Direction. It was screened in Indian panorama section of the International Film Festival of India, and the Hyderabad Film Festival.[4] The film won thirty awards including special mention from the CBFC Jury.[5][6][7]
Cast
edit- Sivaji Raja as Rangadu
- Chidambaram
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao
- N. J Bhikshu
- Rajeswari
- SP Balasubramanyam (cameo)
- Bhaskar Rao
- Sripada Somayajulu
Awards
edit- Nandi Awards - 1988[8]
- Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - D. Vijaya Kumar & A. L. Ananda Rao
- Best First Film of a Director - M. V. Raghu
- Best Story Writer - Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
- Special Jury Award - Kallu Chidambaram
References
edit- ^ "Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Raghu M.V. in city today". 29 December 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Picture 270868 | Dasari Narayana Rao, MV Raghu at Kallu Movie 25 years Celebrations | New Movie Posters".
- ^ "Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Raghu M.V. in city today". 29 December 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Film Festival 2007" (PDF). Hyderabad Film Club. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "The saga of a lensman". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 9 June 2003. Archived from the original on 23 October 2003.
- ^ Sarma, G. V. Prasada (19 October 2015). "Tollywood comedian Kallu Chidambaram dead" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Raghu M.V. in city today". 29 December 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)